How to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework
We're excited to welcome you to our world top 100 university (QS 2025) in the vibrant city of Perth, Western Australia. Find out all about your application options and entry requirements below, as well as important dates and FAQs.
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How to apply
There are six easy steps to submitting your application online. The process is simple and should take only 15 minutes to complete.
Choose your degree
Specialise in one area or create a degree that combines your interest. Whatever career you seek, you’ll find a course that fits at UWA.
When choosing your course, you should consider:
- The admission requirements, including any additional requirements such as admissions tests and interviews.
- Certain courses (such as medicine and other health courses) may also contain inherent requirements that you must meet during your course of study. These requirements will be listed on the course page where relevant.
- The fees and expenses you will incur when you study at UWA.
- Some applications have earlier closing dates – these will be listed on the course page.
Once you’ve decided on what course you’d like to apply for, have the course name and code handy for your application. You can find this on the course page under course details.
Check entry requirements
To be eligible for entry into UWA, you will need to demonstrate that you:
- Meet our English language requirements. Please note that some courses may have additional higher English language requirements.
- Meet any prerequisites for your course. Some majors have certain prerequisites which must be met before you can receive an offer. Check individual major pages for more information.
- Have studied or completed a recognised qualification to meet our academic requirements.
If you are applying for an undergraduate degree, select from the below to find out if your high school qualifications can help you join us at UWA. Other qualifications can also be considered on an individual basis.
- Asia
- Australia
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If you are completing or have completed Year 12 at WACE level, or the equivalent in another Australian state, you can use your ATAR results to apply to UWA.
This includes:
- Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate - Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) - New South Wales
- Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) - Northern Territory
- Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) - Queensland
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) - South Australia
- Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) - Tasmania
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - Victoria
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) - Western Australia
- United States or Canada
- Europe
- South Africa
- Other
Prepare your supporting documentation and finances
Supporting documentation
The following documents are required to enable you to start your application for UWA. Please ensure that all scanned documents are clear, easy to read and in full colour:
- A copy of your academic results
- A copy of your English test results
- A copy of your passport
- Any additional documentation required for your chosen course
Finances
It’s important to have considered the fees and expenses you will incur when you study at UWA. Please ensure you have reviewed the tuition fees and any ancillary fees prior to applying. If you are moving to Perth to study, you will also need to review the cost of living.
International students applying directly to UWA and agents applying on behalf of students to study at UWA will need to pay a non-refundable fee of $150. The application will not be processed until the Application Fee has been charged successfully.
Explore scholarships
We have a range of scholarships available to international students. When you submit an application, you'll automatically be considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship. This significant scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, from selected countries, who apply for particular courses at the University. Some scholarships may require a separate application.
Apply
You’re ready! Start your application to study at UWA by applying direct online via our UWA Application Portal or via an agent. Our global network of agents can help with your application to UWA, provide advice on life in Perth and also assist with obtaining a visa.
Once you’ve applied, our Admissions team aims to process all applications in a timely manner. You can track the progress of your application in the UWA Application Portal.
If additional information is required:
- Admissions will contact you if any additional information is needed to process your application. You can upload any additional documentation to your application via the UWA Application Portal.
- If you have applied for a course that requires an interview, Admissions will contact you close to the interview period.
- If you have elected to be considered for any credit or advanced standing, this will be reviewed by the Admissions team. This does not preclude you from applying for additional advanced standing after enrolment.
Information supplied to the University’s application system is collected and stored in line with the UWA Privacy Statement.
Accept your offer
You'll receive the outcome of your application via email. If your application is successful, you'll receive an offer letter or a conditional offer letter if more steps are required via email. Your initial offer letter will include a link to explore UWA accommodation options. We recommend starting your research and applying early, as spots are in high demand.
To respond to your offer, you can log in to UWA Apply or click the 'accept' button in your offer letter email. You may be required to submit scans or clear photographs of any requested documents, agree to the terms and conditions of studying at UWA and then make your first payment.
Please note that all offers have an acceptance expiry date listed. If you do not accept by this date your offer will lapse.
Enrol
When the University confirms all submitted documents are correct, you've met the English language requirements for your course and your first payment has been received, you'll be issued a Conformation of Enrolment (CoE) package by email that contains a letter of welcome including a link to our pre-departure guide for you and a Confirmation of Enrolment.
Once you formally accept your offer, you will be permitted to enrol in your course once the enrolment window opens. Any specific instructions on enrolment will be provided to you at this time.
Next steps
You're required to make your own travel and student visa arrangements. UWA's overseas representatives can help with these arrangements if you need any additional advice or assistance. In some countries, student visas can be obtained electronically.
Other entry options
- UWA College
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The University of Western Australia Foundation Program® is delivered by UWA College Perth and prepares international students for entry to undergraduate courses at UWA. The program is designed for international students wishing to complete their final year studies in Australia in preparation for entering UWA.
Students have access to UWA facilities and student services such as the University’s Reid Library, the UWA Student Guild, internet services, student support services, cafes and sporting facilities. Program start dates: February, June and October.
- WA Universities Foundation Program
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The Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) is owned by the four public universities in Western Australia and successful completion of this program with the required score guarantees students entry into an undergraduate degree at UWA. The minimum academic requirement for entry to the WAUFP is a Year 11 qualification or equivalent.
The program is designed for international students for whom English is a second language and whose academic achievement in their home country is not sufficient for direct entry into a Western Australian university. Students select three or four academic subjects to study along with one compulsory subject called English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). ELACS aims to develop students’ functional literacy while increasing their understanding of Australian society. The program meets national foundation standards and is run by Canning College, All ASC (Anglican Schools Commission) schools in WA and Tuart College. Program start dates: January, April and August.
- Northern Consortium United Kingdoms International Foundation Year
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Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK) Foundation Year combines academic modules, study skills and English language training to provide a pathway into first year entry to undergraduate degree courses at leading universities.
A foundation qualification is normally required by students who have completed high school outside of the Australian education system and/or in a language other than English.
- Group of Eight universities foundation programs
- You can complete a foundation program at other Go8 universities for entry to an undergraduate degree, subject to meeting our entry requirements.
- International Foundation Course in University Studies
- We accept students who have successfully completed this course at the following Chinese universities: Shanghai Normal University; Peking University, School of Foreign Languages; Sichuan International Studies University; or Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics.
Diploma programs
Secure your entry into the second year of a UWA bachelor’s degree by successfully completing a qualified Diploma program with:
- UWA College
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UWA College Diploma programs prepare you for entry into the second year of a range of UWA bachelor's degrees. You’ll receive academic and English support to help you succeed, allowing you to complete a UWA bachelor’s degree in the standard number of years.
Depending on what UWA undergraduate degree you wish to pursue, you can choose from:
- Diploma in Commerce
- Diploma in Computer and Data Science
- Diploma in Engineering
The length of your program will be determined by your English language proficiency and academic results.
- Canning College Diploma of Commerce
- This diploma allows students to articulate into the second year of our Bachelor of Commerce.
English pathways to University study
Some international students may need specialised tuition to meet UWA’s minimum English language requirements. The University offers a choice of English language programs through the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) to prepare international students for tertiary academic study.
- UWA CELT bridging courses
- If you don’t meet the required level of English language proficiency, you can complete two courses at the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching.
Important dates
Applications open two years prior to your start date.
Application dates
- Domestic and onshore
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2025 2026
Apply for Semester 1 by Apply for Semester 2 by Apply for Semester 1 by Apply for Semester 2 by Domestic and onshore
21 February 2025 18 July 2025
20 February 2026
17 July 2026
- All other countries
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2025 2026
Apply for Semester 1 by Apply for Semester 2 by Apply for Semester 1 by Apply for Semester 2 by All other countries
13 January 2025 9 June 2025
12 January 2026
8 June 2026
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Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Republic of
Cote d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
India
Iran
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of (North)
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Occupied Palestinian Territories (formerly Gaza Strip and West Bank)
Pakistan
Philippines
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Stateless
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe23 December 2024
26 May 2025
22 December 2025
25 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What's the deadline for submitting my application?
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This will depend on the course you select and how you apply. See ‘Important dates’ above for more information.
- When will I hear about my application?
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Our Admissions team aims to process all applications in a timely manner. Please allow 10 business days for us to process your application. During this time, you can track the progress of your application in the UWA Application Portal.
You will receive a notification of the outcome of your application once Admissions has completed assessment of your application. If you receive an offer, your letter will provide you with further instructions on how to accept and enrol.
- What if I receive a conditional offer?
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Your offer may have certain conditions attached to it. Some offers cannot be accepted until after certain conditions are met.
It is important to read through the conditions of your offer carefully. Instructions on how to meet the conditions of your offer are specified in your offer letter. Some offers will allow you to enrol with outstanding conditions. You will be required to meet the conditions of your offer no later than census date of the first teaching period, unless otherwise specified in the offer letter. Some conditions may need to be met prior to course commencement, and these will be specified when relevant.
- Can I defer my offer?
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You may opt to accept your offer or defer your offer up to one year. If you defer your offer, you will receive another offer in due course which you will be required to accept or decline. Please note that for certain courses offered by UWA, deferral is not permitted.
- How do I respond to my offer?
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Congratulations on getting an offer! We hope you'll join us soon. Your offer letter will provide you with further instructions on how to accept and enrol.
- What if my application is declined?
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You’ll be notified of your application outcome via email. If there are other entry pathways available to you, these will be detailed in your email.
- What if I am not satisfied with the outcome of my application?
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If you are not satisfied with your admission outcome, you can request an appeal of the decision by emailing the Admissions office at [email protected]. If following your appeal you are not satisfied with the outcome you may submit a formal report to the University via Online Report Form | Advocate System (symplicity.com).
- Do I need to pay a fee to apply?
- International students applying directly to UWA and agents applying on behalf of students to study at UWA will need to pay a non-refundable fee of $150. The application will not be processed until the Application Fee has been charged successfully.
Start my application
When you're ready, you can apply direct to us.
If you're an international student, you may wish to apply through an agent.
Have a question? Get in touch with us
- Domestic students
- Online enquiry
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